Motion RC Knowledge blog

Motion RC Knowledge blog

Motion RC is your trusted number one hobby shop to take off and hit the horizon. You will find radio controlled model airplanes suited for every skill level, from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced and Expert. Whether you’re looking for your first electric RC airplane and need expert advice, or are a frequent flyer wanting to personalize your favorite EDF jet, you have come to the right place!

We carry a wide selection of RC electric airplanes, RC helicopters, and multirotor drones, in addition to Lipo batteries, gyros, FPV cameras, and tools for your Remote Control hobby. Seaplanes, EDF jets, 3D acrobatics, biplanes, racer airplanes, and warbirds; our huge online selection features something for every RC plane lover at any skill level and budget. Do you just want to pick your favorite plane and takeoff? Our Ready-to-Fly (RTF) aircraft make it easy for you: Charge the included battery, assemble the aircraft, bind it to the included radio, and you’ll be flying! Bind your provided radio to our Ready-to-Bind (RTB) aircraft to save time and money.

Our affordable line of Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) aircraft gives you the flexibility to outfit your aircraft at your own pace. For pilots with their own radio transmitter, battery, and charger, our Plug-N-Play (PNP) format is the most popular for the ultimate in affordability.

Not every flight is a smooth one and should your Electric or Gas RC plane ever need repairs, we have you covered there, too. Our full line of spare parts from Top Brands like Freewing, Skynetic, Flightline, Nexa, Black Horse and XK Innovations allows you a worry-free ride, and our electronics and RC accessories are the perfect match for your aviation passion! Did your canopy hatch or propeller break, or are the lights or retracts on your EDF jet not working anymore? Upgrading for higher speed or rebuilding a crash? You’ll find all you need in our huge selection of replacement parts. If you ever need an expert to point you in the right direction, contact our team of Motion RC airplane technicians! Our Customer Support is the best in the business. Use the filter menu on the left to narrow your search results or browse our entire RC model airplane catalog below.

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    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/31/2023

    (VIDEO) How To Subscribe and/or Join our YouTube Channel | Quick Tip

    Not RC-related this week, but we wanted to answer some questions we have been getting regularly since we started our Sub, Spin & Win weekly giveaway contest. Enjoy!
    Beginner help

    Posted 07/28/2023

    (VIDEO) Ball Link Pliers from BenchCraft | Quick Tip

    Any job is easy if you have the right tools! For many beginners, you may not realize ball link pliers exist and can make your RC life much easier! Get...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/26/2023

    (VIDEO) Notify Me When Back In Stock | Quick Tip

    Whenever there is a product that you want from Motion RC, but is currently out of stock, be sure to click the "Notify Me When Back In Stock" orange button...
    Beginner help

    Posted 07/24/2023

    (VIDEO) Hand Launching a Prop Plane | Quick Tip

    A few weeks ago we gave you a tip on hand launching and EDF jet, but hand launching a prop plane is a different technique and we hope this helps...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/21/2023

    (VIDEO) Opening your Torro Tank | Quick Tip

    Torro tanks use a latch system to separate the hull from the chassis. This video is here to help you do it correctly to not damage your tank. See our...
    Beginner help

    Posted 07/19/2023

    (VIDEO) Control Surface Direction | Quick Tip

    For beginners, knowing which way your control surface are supposed to move is imperative in flight. Hopefully, this Quick Tip helps! Get your Skynetic Havoc here.
    Product selection

    Posted 07/18/2023

    Great RC Helicopters for Beginners

    Radio-Controlled (RC) Helicopters are a great way to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of model aviation. RC Helicopters are more than just toys for big boys and...
    New products

    Posted 07/17/2023

    (VIDEO) BenchCraft 47-1 Tool Kit | Quick Tip

    Every hobbyists needs a good starter tool kit for all their RC projects. Try this one from BenchCraft here.
    Product setup

    Posted 07/14/2023

    (VIDEO) Lemon 10-Channel DSMX Compatible Receiver with Gyro Stabilization Setup | Quick Tip

    The Lemon 10 Channel RX with Gyro stabilization is an easy to operate receiver with a bunch of great features. Get yours here. Need a satellite RX as well? Find...
    Beginner help

    Posted 07/12/2023

    (VIDEO) ARF, PNP, RTF, RTR - What does it all mean? RC Hobby Acronyms for Beginners | Quick Tip

    For RC beginners properly understanding the 3 letter acronyms on product pages is imperative for making sure you are purchasing the correct model for your level of skill. We hope...
    Product selection

    Posted 07/11/2023

    Great RC Boats for Beginners

    Few RC activities offer the potential for family fun like RC boats. From a relaxing evening sail on a calm pond powered by a gentle breeze, to breathtakingly fast speedboats...
    Beginner help

    Posted 07/10/2023

    (VIDEO) Hand Launching an EDF Jet | Quick Tip

    When it comes to hand launching and EDF jet, many find it a challenge and we hope this video gives you some tips for successful successive hand launches every time....
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/07/2023

    (VIDEO) Magnetizer/Demagnetizer from Benchcraft | Quick Tip

    This quick tip we are just highlighting one of the almost 1000 Benchcraft tools and accessories that can help you finish any projects! Get your Benchcraft Magnetizer/Demagnetizer here.
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/05/2023

    (VIDEO) Share Your RC Event | Quick Tip

    Have any RC events upcoming that you know of or are attending? Be sure to post them on our events calendar for extra attention to the event and to let...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/03/2023

    (VIDEO) Check the Support Tab | Quick Tip

    Whenever you might need a manual, software update or more knowledge about any particular product on motionrc.com or motionrc.eu then you will want to check the Support tab on any...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 06/30/2023

    (VIDEO) Parallel Charging | Quick Tip

    If you want to be able to charge more batteries at once, try parallel charging. Get your parallel balance boards here.
    Product selection

    Posted 06/29/2023

    Great RC Cars and Trucks for Beginners

    Want to get started in RC cars but feel overwhelmed by the multitude of choices and the noise of conflicting information? Let the product experts at Motion RC offer their...
    New products

    Posted 06/28/2023

    (VIDEO) BenchCraft 37-1 Screwdriver Set | Quick Tip

    Another awesome set from BenchCraft! This screwdriver set comes with 37 heads in a small neat package that is perfect for your field box, or workshop. Find it here.
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 06/26/2023

    (VIDEO) Repairing Foam Hinge Options | Quick Tip

    There are numerous options for repairing the foam hinge on your RC aircraft. Which method do you prefer? Links to products are below video. Hinges Tape
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 06/23/2023

    (VIDEO) Admiral Rechargeable Batteries | Quick Tip

    Always a good idea to have some rechargeable AA NiMH batteries hanging around. Product links below video. Admiral 2600mAh 1.2V NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack) Admiral 2600mAh 1.2V NiMH...

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